Scholastic News 4 Quiz

What did researchers recently discover in the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• a room filled with treasure

• a new mummy

• a giant stone block

• a hidden corridor

Which of the following remains a mystery?

• when the Great Pyramid was constructed

• who was buried in the Great Pyramid

• exactly how the Great Pyramid was built

• where the Great Pyramid is located

Based on the article, you can infer that archaeologist Mark Lehner ___.

• believes that more will be learned about the Great Pyramid

• is worried that the Great Pyramid is collapsing

• believes that other pyramids are hidden near the Great Pyramid

• is building a replica of the Great Pyramid

Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 3?

• ‘ They didn’t want that passage to be crushed by the weight of the pyramid,’ explains archaeologist Mark Lehner.

• Lehner says advances in technology will likely lead to more discoveries.

• He’s been studying the pyramids of Giza for more than 40 years.

• But experts say the space is actually an important piece of the puzzle.

Lunar means having to do with ___.

• India

• water

• the South Pole

• the moon

What is the main purpose of the article?

• to list all of the major news events from 2023

• to describe a few big news events from 2023

• to review popular movies and music from 2023

• to look ahead to important events in 2024

What shocking news about Lionel Messi did sports fans get this year, according to the article?

• He had led his team to a World Cup victory.

• He had been named the world’s best player.

• He had decided to play for a U.S. team.

• He had decided to play for Argentina.

Which word or phrase is most similar in meaning to inducted?

• opened

• forgotten about

• accepted into

• suggested

According to the article, which is a factor considered when picking toys for the National Toy Hall of Fame?

• how a toy is constructed

• where a toy is sold

• how much a toy costs

• how much a toy sparks kids’ imaginations

One argument against regifting is that doing it ___.

• can save you time and money

• keeps unwanted toys out of landfills

• could hurt the person who gave the gift to you

• shows you are a thoughtful gift giver